Therapists in Phoenixville, PA

We started this practice because we love what we do, helping people grow. Here at Blue Creek, we offer individual, couples and family therapy. We serve children, teens, adults and older adults. In addition, we offer comprehensive psychological testing services. We bring decades of collective experience but have different areas of expertise. However, our one common goal is for you to feel welcomed and understood from the moment you make contact.

I provide individual and family-focused therapeutic services for children, adolescents, young adults, and parents. My strength-based approach is based on a belief that we all, young and old, have the internal resources to meet challenges, although sometimes we need support to discover, access, and develop those resources. I work with children and youth who may need support navigating relationships, coping with anxiety or depression, or who are having trouble balancing the demands of everyday life.

We are highly skilled psychologists and educational specialists providing expertise in Psychological Evaluations, Educational Testing, IEE, Testing Accommodations for College Students (e.g., SAT, GRE, Law Bar Exam, NBME), Neuropsychological Testing, Mental Health Diagnoses. We also assess qualifications for an IEP, 504 Plan, Testing Accommodations, & Disability Services for children, adults, schools, and work. We offer virtually every evaluation, test, and assessment needed to address your concerns, identify the problem(s), and provide recommendations, interventions, and treatment options for personal, home, school, or work life!

You're in the right place. Taking the first step towards healing can be hard, and my goal is to help you find a safe and welcoming place for you to share your story. I offer psychodynamic therapy to help you explore the influence of important early relationships on yourself and the world around you. I strive to help clients become more aware of their patterns so that they may create new experiences and feel their best.

Welcome to First Children! We are a multi-site psychological, counseling, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) center serving children, adolescents, and young adults with autism and their families. At our STRIVE centers, we provide comprehensive autism services to our clients, including early screening and diagnostic testing (using the ADOS-2), ABA, behavioral parent training, and individual and group counseling. Our services also include sibling support groups, family counseling, social skills groups, and school consultation.

As a licensed psychologist since 2001, I provide neuropsychological, psychoeducational, and psychological evaluation of Children, Adolescents, & Adults. I believe a collaborative, therapeutic approach to assessment enables me to provide my clients answers to the questions they have about their abilities, diagnosis, and treatment. Areas of expertise and interest include: School Psychology, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Neuropsychiatric Conditions, Post-Concussion, School Admissions Testing, and Standardized Testing Accommodations. Consultation services available. Coming Soon: Executive Functions Coaching.

I conduct court-ordered and private-pay evaluations. I am a well-known evaluator in the courts and legal system in the Lancaster area. Psychological Evaluations, Safety (5329) Evaluations, INS evaluations/Hardship Evaluations/Asylum Evaluations, N-648 evaluations, Child Custody Evaluations, Parenting Capacity Evaluations, Act 120/235/Concealed Carry, etc.

Do problems with memory or attention have a negative impact on your functioning? Do you seek diagnostic clarity related to these struggles and are not sure where to go from here? Have you recently been diagnosed with a neurological condition and wonder how this condition will impact your thinking and mood over time? A neuropsychological evaluation is designed to provide answers to these types of questions and many others to address your concerns about cognitive function and mood. It is natural to feel frightened and to seek answers.

We specialize in quality neuropsychological/psychological assessment and treatment for youth, adults, and older adults. We work to help people assess and manage concerns about thinking, behaviors or emotions. Our approach is culturally informed and recognizes that one size does not fit all, so we tailor evaluations and treatment recommendations to help people function at their best. Our team is made up of competent professionals who care about our clients' well being. We work hard to make sure that our clients are heard, treated professionally, and ethically.

Currently only accepting testing clients, no therapy cases. I am a postdoctoral fellow specializing in providing comprehensive neuropsychological assessments across the lifespan, assessing dementia and cognitive decline, ADHD, brain injury, and psychiatric disorders. I also have experience working with individuals experiencing cognitive difficulties secondary to medical conditions (e.g., spina bifida, HIV).

CURRENTLY ONLY ACCEPTING TESTING CLIENTS, NO THERAPY CASES. I specialize in providing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations of adolescents/adults throughout the lifespan with dementia, brain injury, learning disabilities, ADHD, and psychiatric disorders affecting cognitive functioning and wellness. I provide diagnostic evaluations for veterans through the VA, Independent Medical Evaluations for disability insurance companies, and guardianship evaluations for the courts. I evaluate clients in personal injury lawsuits and testify.I am board certified in clinical neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology.

Is there some sort of rule book for life that you missed? How do other people know what's going on? You have/wonder about ADHD or Autism, or maybe people tell you that you should, but what does that really mean? I can help you understand what this means for you; how impacts you, and what this might mean in relationships. This might include work on planning, executive functioning, burnout, working on personal goal setting/finding direction, or a diagnostic evaluation. You'll have a safe place to be yourself, insight into your life, and concrete tips for moving forward, allowing you to be you.

No matter whether your problem is anxiety, depression, work, money or relationship stress, I can work with you to resolve these issues. I'm also trained and experienced to work with children and adolescents as well as adults who struggle with self-esteem issues, ADHD/ADD and relationship issues. I can help with short-term issues, like work stress or problems with a child, and longer term troubles, like addictions, money issues or problematic relationships with parents, sibllings or partners. Empathic listening (putting myself in your shoes) and responding accurately to your concerns builds a working connection that creates the context for change.

As a psychologist, counselor, and evaluator, I look at sessions as a collaborative process. Together we work towards making the changes my clients desire so that they experience more contentment, peace, satisfaction and success. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an evidence-based approach that helps people learn skills that last a lifetime. I am a licensed psychologist with over twenty years experience as a counselor, therapist, and diagnostician, and am active in training therapists.